Liberals, Conservatives, and Freedom August 15, 2008

by pegleghippie
When conservatives talk about ‘freedom,’ it’s very different from when I talk about ‘freedom.’ I think, fundamentally, conservatives are talking about the freedom to subjugate, while I mean freedom from subjegation.
I think this is also why the term ‘liberal’ is used in the modern sense (at least in America) to denote the left, [...]

In which I fully embrace humanism August 6, 2008

by pegleghippie

Today I realized, while looking at my uncontrolled, messy hair, that I really am an uncontrolled, messy person, in a good way. I’ve been viewing myself the same way since high school, that is, as simple, serious, reserved, and seeking respect. But that’s not me. I love my life now, and I love enjoying things [...]

Where was my big Victory Post? June 6, 2008

I didn’t forget to post about Obama’s nomination. After the announcement that he clinched the nomination, I actually went into a frenzie of happiness much like an acid trip, (never been there jk jk) and passed out from then til juuust now.
As you can obviously tell, I’m not serious. I just got back from Transfer [...]

advertisements April 27, 2008

by pegleghippie
FUCK advertisements.

I’ve hated ads for as long as I can remember.  When I was little and I refused to wear the same clothing brands that I saw my schoolmates wearing.  I still do this actually, only instead of avoiding “Bugle Boy” I avoid “abercrombe and Fitch.”  Anyway, back to when [...]